The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost (18 - ..) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (13 - 14)
€ 26,800

€ 23,700

€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI.
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
58.3
71.9
77.9
55.9
70.3
77.4
71.9 in
Width
70.3 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
106.3
172.7
103.8
169.7
172.7 in
Length
169.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
3018 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3891 lb

Weight Difference:
196 lb
6.49 %

General
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
DEH
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CMBA, CXSA
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
148 hp
120 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
177 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Performance
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
20.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.52 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
20.39 lb/hp
23.52 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
44 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
34 mpg
city
36 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
610 mi
Range
586 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
610 mi
586 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
100.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
100.4 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
100.4 kWh
100.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







37.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft